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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.45, 553.98 and 226.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.45, 553.98 and 226.79 is: 312.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.45 : 553.98 = 226.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.45/553.98 = 226.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.45x = 553.98 × 226.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.45x = 125,634.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,634.35/401.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.96

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